Rejected petition Top up statutory sick pay so people dont have to choose health vs. Paying Bill's

Top up statutory sick pay per week to ensure people stay in self isolation if vulnerable or have the virus. One way may be to get mortgage companies and landlords to introduce a payment holiday so may not be paid to the individual.

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People will compromise their own and the health of others if they are asked to self isolate but cant afford to do so. People cant afford to buy food to lasg 16 weeks and wont be earning enough to cover all basics if they earn £94 per week when they work and live to their means on a full time wage.

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We think this petition is similar: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302277

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

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Date submitted 15 March 2020
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